Karen, I’m not taking sides
I don’t think I’ll ever do that again
I’ll end up winning and I won’t know why
I’m really trying to shine here, I’m really trying
You’re changing clothes and closing windows on me all the time
Well, whatever you do, listen, you better wait for me*

I recently said that there were no songs with the name Karen in them…a misconception I’ve had for years. Two things happened as a result of me saying that. First, I had a song created for me on the spot: Oh, Karen (tide). Sure, I’m prejudiced, but what’s not to like about a song with my name in it AND such funny lyrics that I couldn’t stop laughing out loud?

The second thing that happened was proof that I was wrong about Karen not being a song title. Here’s my comeuppance:

No songs about Karen, my ass:

Karen- The National*
Tunic (Song For Karen)—Sonic Youth
Karen—Doves
Karen, Don’t Stop Him—The Lady Vanishes

I stand corrected. Karens everywhere now know their name is just as inspirational as all those over-used cliched girl names (you know who you are).

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